People infected with the virus walk in a bent-over position because of the severe pain in the joints.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

The state has had to make severe cuts in school spending because of deep financial problems.

VOA: special.2009.08.27

Because of their circular movement, these severe windstorms are also known as twisters.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

Geophysicist Julie Dutton says she expects the damage to be severe, in part because many buildings are not designed to withstand earthquakes.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

as telephone service from abroad has been disrupted. Geophysicist Julie Dutton says she expects the damage to be severe, partly because the region is not accustomed to major quakes.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12